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DESCRIPTION

Flying: Up to 20 gliders can be accommodated in the right conditions, but it can be turbulent in strong winds. Wave is quite common. Hazards: Beware of moving vehicles and rotor from parked cars if you top land close to the road. Other rules: Do not land in the field adjacent to and to the South of take-off. If you accidentally land in any field carry out by the gate. Do not climb walls or fences. This site is often used by model aircraft pilots, please respect their right to fly as well as your own. Site status: Open site - This site may be flown by suitably insured visiting hang glider & paraglider pilots.

ACTIVITIES

- paragliding
- hanggliding
- hike
- soaring
- thermals
- xc

weather

Turbulence can make this a tricky site for paragliders. Paraglider Pilots with less than 50 hrs logged should therefore only fly this site under the supervision of an Instructor or Club Coach.

access

From Tredegar on minor roads towards Markham. Parking: Park along the edge of the road ensuring enough space is left for gliders landing, or being carried forward across the road.

Take off

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